ISI Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 for 1 PostOpen

• An M.Sc. in Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology or another relevant Life Sciences discipline from a recognised university or institute is required.
• Research experience in plant nanobiotechnology, plant stress physiology, plant-microbe interactions or plant-soil interactions is desirable.
• Experience with pot experiments, greenhouse experiments and field trials is also desirable.

• Read Advertisement No. No.PU/507/ADV/921 and check the eligibility and engagement conditions.
• Open the online application form through the provided application link.
• Complete the application information and upload the required supporting documents.
• Submit the application on or before 20 November 2026.

About the recruitment

Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata is recruiting one Project Associate-I through Advertisement No. No.PU/507/ADV/921, dated 28 October 2026. This is a temporary, purely contractual appointment linked to the project. Applications are accepted online, with 20 November 2026 as the submission deadline.

Who can apply

The essential qualification is an M.Sc. in Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology or another relevant Life Sciences discipline from a recognised university or institute. The upper age limit is 35 years, calculated on 16 November 2026. The notice provides for usual Government of India age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, women and differently abled candidates without specifying the number of years.

Research experience in plant nanobiotechnology, plant stress physiology, plant-microbe interactions or plant-soil interactions is desirable. Practical experience involving pot experiments, greenhouse experiments and field trials is also desirable.

Application and supporting records

• Read the notification to check the qualification, age and contractual conditions.
• Use the linked online form to enter the application details.
• Upload the listed supporting records, including date-of-birth proof, academic certificates and marksheets, identity proof, photograph and applicable certificates.
• Complete submission by 20 November 2026.

Incomplete resumes and applications without supporting documents are liable to rejection. The notification does not specify an application fee or file-upload dimensions and size limits.

Selection and engagement conditions

ISI may use a written test in the relevant subject to shortlist applicants for interview. The advertised remuneration is Rs 31,000 or Rs 25,000 plus HRA. The initial appointment continues from the joining date until 31 March 2027, with extension or earlier termination dependent on performance and fund availability.

No TA/DA is payable for attending the interview or joining. Residential facilities are not available for contractual staff. At joining, selected candidates must present the relevant original documents along with a medical certificate of fitness.